Hunter Biden's plea deal scrutinized by Republicans and experts alike.

Republicans are criticizing Hunter Biden's plea deal with the Justice Department, claiming that he received a "slap on the wrist" while former President Trump faces politically motivated federal charges. However, the charges against the two men are different, and Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two charges of willful failure to pay taxes and illegally possessing a firearm. Some conservatives, including former Attorney General Bill Barr, have acknowledged that Trump's indictment is a result of his own actions and not unfair government persecution.